Catchbirdtrees
Botanical name: Pisonia
Catchbirdtrees
Botanical name: Pisonia
Description
Catchbirdtrees are a genus of shrubs, trees, and vines that grow in tropical climates. They rely on birds for seed dispersal. The seeds are coated in a sticky substance that adheres to the birds’ feathers, and sometimes the seeds completely cover smaller birds, preventing them from flying away, hence the name Catchbirdtrees.
Species of Catchbirdtrees
Pullback
Pullback (*Pisonia aculeata*) is a tree with enormous spines. Another name for it is catchbird tree because sometimes birds get caught on the spines. This tree has limbs so slender they look more like vines than branches.
Birdlime tree
Birdlime tree (Pisonia umbellifera) is an evergreen shrub that will grow from 2.5 to 3.5 m tall. Foliage is attractive with variegated leaves in shades of green and white. Blooms in summer with clusters of fragrant, small green flowers that blush with pink tinges. Sweet, sticky fruit ripens after blooming, attracting insects and small birds, which often get stuck to the fruit, giving it the name birdlime tree.
Water mampoo
Water mampoo are a genus of shrubs, trees, and vines that grow in tropical climates. They rely on birds for seed dispersal. The seeds are coated in a sticky substance that adheres to the birds’ feathers, and sometimes the seeds completely cover smaller birds, preventing them from flying away, hence the name Catchbirdtrees.
Mexican devil's-claws
Mexican devil's-claws are a genus of shrubs, trees, and vines that grow in tropical climates. They rely on birds for seed dispersal. The seeds are coated in a sticky substance that adheres to the birds’ feathers, and sometimes the seeds completely cover smaller birds, preventing them from flying away, hence the name Catchbirdtrees.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Four o'clock Genus
Catchbirdtrees 
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